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Meaning of the word "come up" in English

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come up

US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be mentioned or discussed

Example:
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The issue of funding will come up at the next meeting.
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Something important has just come up, so I need to leave.
Synonym:
arise emerge occur happen
2.

to move upwards or towards someone

Example:
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A strange smell began to come up from the basement.
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He saw a car come up the driveway.
Synonym:
ascend approach rise
3.

to happen unexpectedly

Example:
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I can't make it to the party, something important has come up.
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Unexpected problems often come up during the project.
Synonym:
arise happen occur transpire
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